US3743748A
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Device for terminating a shielded cable to a printed circuit board and method of connecting a shielded cable to a printed circuit board utilizing the same
Assignee: Raychem Corp
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Filing: 1972-02-02
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1992-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A terminating device is disclosed which is useful for electrically connecting a shielded cable to a printed circuit board or other conductive member. The device has a shaped, conductive clip having at its first end a first connector for connection to the shield of a coaxial cable. The other end of the clip has a connector for electrical connection to the center conductor of the coaxial cable. A leg protrudes downwardly near each end and the two ends are temporarily connected by a removable tab. Heat shrinkable sleeves with solder inserts may be advantageously attached to this clip to help secure the connections between the cable and the clip and to help prevent undesired electrical contact.
Inventors
- 👤 L Reeder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:25
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0515; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S174/00; Y10S174/08; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/932
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A terminating device for electrically connecting a coaxial cable to a printed circuit board, said device comprising: a formed conductive clip, said clip having a first end comprising a first means for connection to a stripped shield portion of a coaxial cable, said first end having attachment means for connection to a printed circuit board, a removable tab attached to said first end, a second end attached to said removable tab and comprising means for connection of a center conductor thereto, said second end having attachment means for connection to a printed circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A terminating device for electrically connecting a coaxial cable to a printed circuit board, said device comprising: a formed conductive clip, said clip having a first end comprising a first means for connection to a stripped shield portion of a coaxial cable, said first end having attachment means for connection to a printed circuit board, a removable tab attached to said first end, a second end attached to said removable tab and comprising means for connection of a center conductor thereto, said second end having attachment means for connection to a printed circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein at least one of said means for connection is surrounded by a length of heat shrinkable tubing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 1 wherein at least one of said means for connection has a quantity of solder attached thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said first and second means for connection have a quantity of solder attached thereto and are surrounded by a length of heat shrinkable tubing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said removable tab has a weakened area to facilitate the removal of said tab from the remainder of said conductive clip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said weakened area is a formeD notch or notches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said means for connection to a stripped shield portion comprise a crimpable channel and said means for connection to a center conductor comprise a crimpable channel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said means for connection to a stripped shield portion comprise a weldable channel and said means for connection to a center conductor comprise a weldable channel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said attachment means comprises leg means have locking means capable of forming a friction-tight fit with a pair of holes in a printed circuit board.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
166 words
A method for electrically connecting a coaxial cable to a printed circuit board utilizing a conductive clip having a first and a second section joined by a removable tab, each of the sections having leg means electrically connected thereto and a length of heat recoverable tubing attached thereto and a quantity of solder located within each length comprising the steps of: stripping an end of the coaxial cable to expose a first bared length of shield, a second center length of dielectric insulation and a third length of bared center conductor; inserting the resulting stripped coaxial cable into the conductive clip; heating the first and second sections thereby soldering the first bared length of shield to the first section and the third length of bared center conductor to the second section and recovering the length of tubing around the first and second sections; inserting the legs into holes of the printed circuit board; soldering the legs to the printed circuit board; and removing the removable tab.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
166 words
A method for electrically connecting a coaxial cable to a printed circuit board utilizing a conductive clip having a first and a second section joined by a removable tab, each of the sections having leg means electrically connected thereto and a length of heat recoverable tubing attached thereto and a quantity of solder located within each length comprising the steps of: stripping an end of the coaxial cable to expose a first bared length of shield, a second center length of dielectric insulation and a third length of bared center conductor; inserting the resulting stripped coaxial cable into the conductive clip; heating the first and second sections thereby soldering the first bared length of shield to the first section and the third length of bared center conductor to the second section and recovering the length of tubing around the first and second sections; inserting the legs into holes of the printed circuit board; soldering the legs to the printed circuit board; and removing the removable tab.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |